Lee Min Ho (Hangul: 이민호, born June 22, 1987) is a South Korean actor who is best known for his leading role in 2009 as 'Gu Jun Pyo', the leader of the group of students known as F4, in the South Korean television series Boys Over Flowers. He started his career in small drama roles in 2006, but he came into prominence with his acting role in Boys Over Flowers. He has subsequently appeared in the 2010 romantic comedy drama Personal Taste and the 2011 action drama City Hunter.
Biography:
Lee Min Ho was born in Heukseok-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, South Korea on June 22, 1987. His family consists of his mother, father, and one older sister. As a young child, Lee Min Ho hoped to become a football (soccer) player, but an injury in the 5th grade of elementary school ended those dreams. However, Lee Min Ho still keeps up with football and mentions Cristiano Ronaldo as his favorite player.
In the 2nd year of his high school career, Lee Min Ho turned his attention to acting. By the time of Lee Min Ho's senior year in high school he joined Starhaus Entertainment with the help of an acquaintance. After going through training, Min ho started auditioning for roles and landed smaller roles in several television dramas. In 2006, his acting career was put on hold for a year following a serious car accident in which he was badly injured. Childhood friend and fellow actor Jung Il Woo was also injured in the accident. His major breakthrough came in 2009 with Min Ho landing the lead role of Gu Jun-pyo in the KBS2 drama Boys Over Flowers, the Korean adaptation of the popular Japanese television drama Hana Yori Dango, which was based on the popular Shōjo manga, Boys Over Flowers (花より男子 Hana Yori Dango). The television series and its actors became immensely popular throughout Asia, and the show regularly received ratings of over 30% in South Korea. Lee Min Ho is majoring in Film & Art at Konkuk University. In 2011, he starred in the hit action drama City Hunter with actress Park Min Young, which became the number one drama in its time slot, reaching 18% ratings. The show's popularity throughout Asia has also contributed to Lee Min Ho's growing popularity in Asia, most notably in China.
Personal Life:
It has been confirmed by both Lee Min Ho and Park Min Young's companies that they have both been dating for a month. After wrapping up City Hunter the two had gotten closer.
Filmography:
Movies:
Our English Teacher | Woolhakgyo ET (2008) - Sang-Hun
Public Enemy Returns (2008)
TV Dramas:
City Hunter | Siti Hyunteo (SBS / 2011) - Lee Yun-Seong
Personal Taste | Gaeinui Chwihyang (MBC / 2010) - Jeon Jin-Ho
Boys Over Flowers (KBS2 / 2009) - Koo Jun-Pyo
But I Don't Know too (MBC / 2008) - Min Wook Gi
I am Sam | Ayi em saem (KBS2 / 2007) - Heo Mo-Se
Mackerel Run | Dalryeora Godeungeo (SBS / 2007) - Cha Gong-Chan
Secret Campus | Bimilui Kyojeong (EBS / 2006) - Park Doo Hyun
Recipe of Love (MBC / 2005)
Sharp 1 (KBS2 / 2003)
Romance | Romangseu (MBC / 2002) - troubled student taught by Kim Chae-Won (only spoke 1 line)
TV commercials / advertisements:
Trugen
LG Teenring (with Kim Bum and Goo Hye Sun)
Market O
Samsung Anycall Haptic (with Kim Hyun Joong, Kim Joon and Son Dam Bi)
Cadillac CTS
Dunkin' Donuts
Levi's Signature
Pepsi NEX
Etude House (with Park Shin Hye)
Samsung Anycall Magic Hole (with Kim Hyun Joong and UEE)
Cass Beer (with Sandara Park and Jessica Gomez)
Bang Bang (with Han Ji Hye)
Binggrae Banana Milk
Lotte Pie
Coffee Cantata
Jangin
LG Optimus
Eider (with Yoona)
Awards:
2009 -
MTN Broadcast Advertisement Festival: Most Popular Advertisement Model (Trugen Commercial)
45th Baeksang Arts Awards: Best Newcomer Actors Award (Boys Over Flowers)
Best Commercial Star Award
KBS Drama Awards: Male Rookie Award (Boys Over Flowers)
KBS Drama Awards: Best Couple Award with Goo Hye Sun (Boys Over Flowers)
2010 -
Mnet 20's Choice Awards: Hot Actor
MBC Drama Awards: Excellence Award (Personal Taste)
